Durham Autoclaves

It’s fair to say 2025 has been one of our busiest years yet. We’ve delivered, installed, serviced, validated, problem-solved, celebrated, and kept the kettle working overtime! We don’t always shout about what we do day to day, but this year’s round up feels extra special. Here’s a look back at some of the moments that have made 2025 such a big one for Durham Autoclaves. 15 Years of Sterilisation Support We hit a major milestone this year - 15 years of Durham Autoclaves. From humble beginnings...

Sterilisation is a vital part of bioscience.  Accurate results depend on clean, consistent and reliable conditions, and an autoclave often sits at the heart of that process.  Whether you are running experiments, developing new ideas or carrying out specialist testing, your equipment needs to work exactly as expected. Durham Autoclaves has many years of experience working with laboratory autoclaves and the environments that rely on them. The bioscience sector is naturally becoming an important...

Let’s be honest, autoclaves don’t come with flashing neon signs when they’re struggling.  But they do give off clues and ignoring those clues can result in small issues turning into full-blown breakdowns, right when you need your machine most. At Durham Autoclaves, we’ve been servicing machines long enough to know the early warning signs.  If any of the below sound familiar, it might be time for a professional service.   1. It’s Slowing You Down If your cycles are suddenly dragging out longer...